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Dean Montzingo

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW ’09: SPSL North at a glance

SPSL NORTH: AT A GLANCE• FAVORITE: Federal Way.• CONTENDERS: Kentwood, Auburn Riverside.• SLEEPER: Kentlake.• LEAGUE OUTLOOK: As was the case last year, it’s going to… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Dean Montzingo
Kent-Meridian's Briana Shannon is one of the SPSL North's top-returning players this winter.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW ’09: K-M led by Shannon; New man at KW; KR and KL on rise

The Kent-Meridian High girls basketball team is getting back to basics this winter.Armed with a new coach and a new attitude, the Royals are aiming… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian's Briana Shannon is one of the SPSL North's top-returning players this winter.

T-Birds make gesture in Lakewood officer deaths

The Seattle Thunderbirds organization appreciates all that the law enforcement community does to keep citizens safe and secure. The entire Thunderbirds organization was shocked and saddened by the tragic events that unfolded in Lakewood Nov. 29.

  • Dec 2, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
T-Bird Brendan Rouse

SLIDE SHOW: Thunderbirds roundup, Nov. 25-29: A good start, but a rough finish

An overview of the week of Nov. 25-29 for the Seattle Thunderbirds.

  • Dec 2, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
T-Bird Brendan Rouse
Kentwood's Josh Smith

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW ’09: SPSL North deep and talented once again

It has been more than eight months since the final whistle blew on the Kentwood High boys basketball season.To coach Michael Angelidis, however, it has… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentwood's Josh Smith
Kentridge's Gary Bell

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW ’09: SPSL North at a glance

SPSL NORTH: AT A GLANCE• FAVORITE: Federal Way.• CONTENDERS: Kentwood, Kentridge.• SLEEPERS: Auburn, Jefferson.• LEAGUE OUTLOOK: The South Puget Sound League North Division has become… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge's Gary Bell
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Nov. 25 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

From the Nov. 25 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Nov 30, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK! From the Nov. 25 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim prize is 4:30 p.m.
The pouring rain did little to slow down Kent-Meridian standout Alexia Martin this season.

FALL WRAPUP: Plenty to be excited about for athletes at Kentlake, Kent-Meridian, Kentridge and Kentwood

Celebration. Elation. Heartbreak. The ending of streaks and the beginning of new ones. Big performances by familiar faces. Equally big performances by some faces we… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
The pouring rain did little to slow down Kent-Meridian standout Alexia Martin this season.

COLLEGE SIGNINGS: Kentridge trio makes it official

Kentridge shortstop Stetson Olson tore up the South Puget Sound League North Division on the baseball diamond last season.Now, the KR senior hopes to do… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the Nov. 21 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this week’s Thunderbird FAN OF THE WEEK!

From the Nov. 21 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Nov 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Congratulations to this week's Thunderbird Fan of the Week! From the Nov. 21 game. You can pick up your prize at the Kent Reporter office between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline to claim this week's prize is 4:30 p.m.

T-Birds scorch Kamloops 3-1 Friday at ShoWare

Nielsen scores two goals in 3-1 win over Kamloops Lindsay Nielsen scored two goals Friday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 3-1 victory over the Kamloops Blazers at ShoWare Center.

  • Nov 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Colin Jacobs is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbird Player of the Week.

Seattle Thunderbirds | VIDEO: Jacobs is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Nov. 20

Colin Jacobs Position: C Date of Birth: 01/20/1993 Height: 6' 2" Weight: 194 lbs Shoots: R Resides: Coppell, Texas Drafted: Eligible 2011

  • Nov 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Colin Jacobs is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbird Player of the Week.
Sena Acolatse is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbirds Player of the Week.

Seattle Thunderbirds | VIDEO: Acolatse is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Nov. 13

Sena Acolatse Position: RW Date of Birth: 11/28/1990 Height: 5' 11" Weight: 207 lbs Shoots: R Resides: Edmonton, Alberta Drafted: Eligible 2010

  • Nov 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Sena Acolatse is the Kent Reporter's Thunderbirds Player of the Week.
Charles Wells is the Thunderbird Player of the Week for Nov. 13

Seattle Thunderbirds | VIDEO: Wells is Reporter’s Player of the Week for Nov. 6

Charles Wells Position: C Date of Birth: 01/04/1991

  • Nov 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Charles Wells is the Thunderbird Player of the Week for Nov. 13

Win steak clipped: Silvertips defeat T-Birds 4-1 Nov. 21

The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Nov. 21 at the ShoWare Center. Seattle took a 1-0 lead with seven seconds left in the first period on a power-play goal.

  • Nov 23, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GIRLS SOCCER: Retz comes through again, leads KW past Kamiakin for third place

The Kentwood High girls soccer team didn't come away with the prize it wanted from the Class 4A state tournament.But the Conquerors certainly did end… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

GIRLS SOCCER: KW shot down by Skyline in state semis

In the midst of a history making run, the Kentwood High girls soccer team was bit by an old nemesis Friday night at Harry E.… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Emily Mohr checks out her final time in the 50-free during the state meet. Mohr took fifth in the event

STATE SWIMMING: Kentridge’s Mohr sizzles

She has a need for speed.As much was evident for Kentridge High sophomore Emily Mohr during this past Saturday’s Class 4A state swim and dive… Continue reading

  • Nov 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentridge’s Emily Mohr checks out her final time in the 50-free during the state meet. Mohr took fifth in the event
Kent-Meridian’s Joanna Wu is congratulated for a solid performance during Saturday’s Class 4A state meet.

STATE SWIMMING: Kent-Meridian’s Wu delivers

Joanna Wu set a goal for herself before the season began to finish among the top eight in two events at the Class 4A state… Continue reading

  • Nov 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent-Meridian’s Joanna Wu is congratulated for a solid performance during Saturday’s Class 4A state meet.
Kentlake's 400-free relay team (clockwise from left) of Chelsea Bailey

STATE SWIMMING: Kentlake steps up

Movin' on up.That was the theme this season for the girls in the Kentlake High swimming pool. That tone continued this past Saturday during the… Continue reading

  • Nov 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kentlake's 400-free relay team (clockwise from left) of Chelsea Bailey